Manager, OSP Construction

Doist; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Flexible spending account

Paid sick leave

Paid time off

Parental leave

Quarterly performance bonus

Training

Career growth

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Ziply Fiber in the United States is seeking a Manager, Outside Plant (OSP) Construction to oversee fiber deployment projects from planning through execution. You will lead a diverse team, coordinate with contractors and stakeholders, and ensure timely, on-budget delivery of high-quality fiber services.

The role requires extensive OSP experience, strong leadership, and a commitment to safety. Expect a dynamic environment with on-call duties and region-wide responsibilities across the network.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of outside plant (OSP) experience, including splicing and construction.
• Advanced understanding of fiber splicing and installation practices, proper safety construction practices and network topology.
• Advanced understanding of the permitting process for railroad, DOT, cities, counties, and pole owners.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Must complete a pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Lead an internal OSP construction team that includes union and non-union employees performing multiple disciplines.
• Accountable for staffing, budgets, schedules and compliance of OSP construction projects, plus safety and quality.
• Identify fiber routes, building entry, and routing requirements for projects.
• Develop and execute project schedules with contractors, property management, customers, vendors, and authorities.
• Inspect projects to ensure compliance with guidelines and requirements; complete post-construction walkouts.
• Coordinate meetings to share information and implement best practices; oversee project documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Project management

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Position Title: Manager, Outside Plant (OSP) Construction Base Salary: $88,000 to $145,000 annually DOE Bonus: Target annual bonus Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible spending account, paid sick leave and paid time off, parental leave, quarterly performance bonus, training, career growth and education reimbursement programs.

Ziply Fiber is a local internet service provider dedicated to elevating the connected lives of the communities we serve. We offer the fastest home internet in the nation, a refreshingly great customer experience, and affordable plans that put customers in charge. As our state-of-the-art fiber network expands, so does our need for team members who can help us grow and realize our goals.

Our Company Values:

• Genuinely Caring: We treat customers and colleagues like neighbors, with empathy and full attention.
• Empowering You: We help customers choose what is best for them, and we support employees in implementing new ideas and solutions.
• Innovation and Improvement: We constantly seek ways to improve how we serve customers and each other.
• Earning Your Trust: We build trust through clear, honest, human communication.

Job Summary

The Manager, Outside Plant (OSP) Construction will be responsible for managing the quality, on-budget, and timely delivery of fiber services to our customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead an internal OSP construction team that includes union and non-union employees performing multiple disciplines.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to outside plant (OSP) team through coaching, feedback, development goals and performance management.

Project Oversight & Accountability

• Accountable for the staffing, capital budgets, schedules and compliance associated with OSP construction projects, along with the safety and quality of work performed.
• Resolve OSP roadblocks.
• Issue work orders to internal and external resources while following established company processes and procedures.
• Verify contractor’s invoices for accuracy.

Planning & Execution

• Identify fiber routes, building entry, and internal routing requirements necessary to complete the project.
• Develop, coordinate, and execute project schedules with contractors, property management, customers, vendors, internal stakeholders, municipalities, and government agencies.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Inspect active construction projects to ensure that we are following company, municipality or government agency guidelines, and any other relevant guidelines related to the installation of Ziply infrastructure.
• Complete post construction plant walk-out including as-builts necessary to fulfill company standards, utility, and local government requirements.

Documentation & Communication

• Coordinate and participate in various internal meetings to ensure communication and alignment of initiatives, information sharing and implementation of best practices.
• Serve as a market neutral SME on fiber construction solutions and best practices.
• Oversee the documentation of OSP construction projects.

Availability & Other Duties

• Participate in on-call schedule rotation which includes after hours and weekends.
• Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of outside plant (OSP) experience, including splicing and construction.
• Advanced understanding of fiber splicing and installation practices, proper safety construction practices and network topology.
• Advanced understanding of the permitting process for railroad, DOT, cities, counties, and pole owners.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Must complete a pre-employment drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing capital budgets preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Developed leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and lead others.
• Ability to work flexible hours and on-call as needed.
• Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment and reasoning skills to a variety of situations.
• Knowledge and experience in outside plant engineering and installation/construction.
• Ability to multi-task and collaborate effectively with other personnel to meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work within critical deadlines.
• Ability to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and schedules.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Proven ability to lead, facilitate, develop and motivate a cross-functional team in a competitive environment.
• Possess a general understanding of utility accounting practices.
• Must be knowledgeable in all aspects of R.U.S (515) contract policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge/experience of engineering support systems and highly skilled in Microsoft PC applications such as Word, Excel.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US for any employer. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. This role involves driving up to 35% of the time within a specific region or territory and requires the ability to safely perform all functions of operating a motor vehicle.

Work Environment

Work is often performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system.

Diverse Workforce / EEO

Ziply Fiber is an equal opportunity employer. Ziply Fiber will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, and the presence of a non-job-related handicap or disability or any other legally protected status.

Ziply Fiber requires a pre-employment background check as conditions of employment. Ziply Fiber may require a pre-employment drug screening. Ziply Fiber is a drug free workplace.